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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,974.31, 517,425.06 and 92,280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,974.31, 517,425.06 and 92,280.30 is: 138,410.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,974.31 : 517,425.06 = 92,280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,974.31/517,425.06 = 92,280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,974.31x = 517,425.06 × 92,280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,974.31x = 47,748,142,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748,142,535.80/344,974.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138,410.72

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